Grass 'Broom Corn Black Amber'

Black Amber Broomcorn is a striking heirloom grown for its tall, ornamental seed heads and deep, glossy purple-black stalks. Traditionally used in broom-making and fall décor, it also attracts birds and pollinators. Plants reach up to 8 ft tall and produce dramatic seed heads that can be dried or used fresh. Not frost-tolerant—start indoors in colder regions or direct sow after the last frost. Approx. 10 stems/plant. Plant every two weeks for a continuous harvest. Drought tolerant.


Details:

QTY: 100

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

SEED DEPTH: 1/4"

GERMINATION: 7 - 14 days at 20 - 22°C 

HEIGHT: 72 - 96"

MATURITY: 85 - 110 Days

SPACING: 9


How to Grow:
Transplant: Sow indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Do not soak seeds prior to planting.
Direct Seed: After last frost, sow seeds 3" apart. When plants are 4" tall, thin to 8–12" or up to 24–36" apart depending on desired stalk thickness.
Tip: Corn is wind-pollinated, so plant in dense blocks—not single rows—to help pollen from the tall male flowers fall onto the silks of developing ears.